Several top seeds have fallen in Round 1 of the Cascais Billabong Pro 2014, held in four-to-six foot surf at Guincho. The Prime surf contest plays a critical role in the hunt for the 2015 World Surf League and will decide the 2014 European surfing champion. Many Dream Tour surfers tasted the power of the […]
A marriage proposal in a hot air balloon ended up in the waves, in California. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. It was supposed to be just another beautiful afternoon near Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The surfers were enjoying the last waves of the day, under a magical sunset. Suddenly, the line-up felt there was something wrong with a […]
Two beginner surfers have lost their lives in Zarautz Beach, Basque Country, Spain. Brothers Javier and Andrés Guibert, 44 and 46, were learning to surf in severe maritime conditions, in a dangerous rip current area with large waves. Surf instructors from local surf schools were able to rescue both men, but when they reached the […]
Stephanie Gilmore defeated Sally Fitzgibbons to claim the Cascais Women’s Pro 2014, in Portugal. The ASP Women’s World Championship Tour is down to the wire. With one lap to go, only Gilmore, Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright remain in contention for the 2014 surfing crown. The Target Maui Pro will decide who will taste the champagne. […]